Corned Beef Reuben Egg Rolls
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re in the mood for something deliciously different for your festive get-together, look no further! The Corned Beef Reuben Egg Rolls are the perfect answer to adding a fun and unique appetizer to your holiday spread.
Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, these Irish egg rolls are sure to be a hit.
A Twist on Tradition
While Reuben sandwiches are a St. Patrick’s Day classic, why not switch things up a bit? The Reuben Egg Roll takes all the delectable fillings of a Reuben and wraps them in crispy golden egg roll wrappers.
The result? A crunchy, golden brown delight that’s then paired with a slightly spicy, homemade thousand island-style dipping sauce.
It’s a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
For the Egg Rolls:
- 1 Package Egg Roll Wrappers
- 1 Bag Pre-Made Cole Slaw (1 Heaping Cup)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 Pound Chopped Corned Beef (Approximately 1 Cup)
- 8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese or Mozzarella (1 Cup)
- 6 Baby Carrots, sliced in Julienne
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise (Hellmann’s)
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 3 tablespoons Pickle Relish
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Preparation
1. Cole Slaw Magic
Before you begin assembling your Corned Beef Reuben Egg Rolls, take a moment to prepare the cole slaw. Add 1 tablespoon of Rice Wine Vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar to 1 heaping cup of pre-made cole slaw. Microwave for 30 seconds, infusing flavor and softening the cabbage for a better texture when cooked.
2. Dipping Sauce Delight
Mix all the ingredients for the dipping sauce and keep it chilled in the fridge. This sauce is a game-changer and an essential companion to the Corned Beef Reuben Egg Rolls.
3. Assembly and Frying
- Heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Position an egg roll wrapper like a diamond and add cheese, cole slaw, corned beef, and 2 julienne carrots in the middle.
- Roll up according to the directions on the back of the wrapper, sealing the end with a damp finger.
- Fry 3 egg rolls at a time for approximately 4 minutes, turning halfway.
- Bring the oil temperature back to 350 degrees and fry the remaining egg rolls.
- Cool on paper towels.
Serve and Enjoy
Now that your Corned Beef Reuben Egg Rolls are ready, it’s time to serve them up alongside a big pitcher of green beer or some Irish Mules.
Your friends and family will undoubtedly appreciate this delightful twist on a St. Patrick’s Day classic. Have fun, enjoy the festivities, and indulge in these wonderful little bites of Irish goodness!
Reuben Egg Rolls
Equipment
- 1 Large Pan or Wok to fry
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg Egg Roll Wrappers
- 1 Bag Pre-Made Cole Slaw 1 Heaping Cup
- 1 TB Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1/2 Pound Corned Beef Chopped Approx 1 Cup Chopped
- 8 Oz Shredded Swiss Cheese or Mozzarella 1 Cup
- 6 Baby Carrots sliced in Julienne
- Vegetable Oil to Fry
Dipping Sauce
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise Hellmans
- 3 TB Ketchup
- 1 TB Sriracha
- 3 TB Pickle Relish
- 1 Tsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- Pinch Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for Dipping Sauce and keep in frig
- Add l TB Rice Wine Vinegar & 1 Tsp Sugar to Heaping Cup of Cole Slaw and microwave for 30 seconds
- Heat Oil to 350 degrees
- Position egg roll wrapper like a diamond and starting from bottom add cheese, coleslaw, corned beef, 2 julienne carrots in middle and roll up according to the directions on back of the wrapper. Use a damp finger to seal at the end
- Fry 3 Egg Rolls at a time for approximately 4 minutes turning half way
- Bring temp of oil back up to 350 and fry remaining egg rolls
- Cool on paper towels
- Serve with Dipping Sauce